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seven-hour drive north of Whitehorse, or one hour and 30 minutes north from Dawson City, the Tombstone Interpretive Centre sits as the gateway to one of the Yukon’s most iconic territorial parks. The views along the hiking trails serve as the backdrop for countless social media posts from visitors and Yukoners alike. But the natural beauty isn’t the only draw, as the centre hosts a summer series of events designed to add additional experiences for visitors. One of these is the Parks Day Hike and Potluck schedule for July 20.

The annual summer series started in 1999. It was the product of the enthusiasm of interpreters at the Dempster Interpretive Center. The first event, called Weekend on the Wing, was a celebration of the avian residents in the region.

“The immediate success of Weekend on the Wing inspired the interpreters to revisit this event annually and to host other natural history weekends based on this model,” said Tombstone Inter-

pretive staff. “In 2004, the first geology weekends (Weekend on the Rocks) drew people from all over the Yukon. In 2007, Botany Weekend premiered. Since then, Insect Weekend, Lichen and Fungi Weekend, and Mammals Weekend have also been added to the list of events.”

These natural history events occur over four or five weekends throughout the summer, each with a distinct focus. Weekends that focus on avian species, plant life

Remaining Tombstone Summer Events Parks Day Hike and Potluck July 20 Lichen & Fungi Weekend Aug. 2 to 4 Weekend on the Rocks Aug. 23 to 25 Fall Colours Coffee House Sept. 7

and geology have become recurring annual events. Other variations occur depending on the way the summer plays out.

The events series was proposed by the Friends of Dempster Country Society to build an understanding and appreciation of the unique northern wilderness along the Dempster Highway.

“These events will feature presentations, workshops, discussions, games and hikes with scientists, local experts, researchers and artists,” said staff.

“The Dempster Highway provides an exceptional opportunity to learn from, and about, northern boreal, subarctic tundra, alpine and Beringian environments.”

The events are well-attended for a location as isolated as Tombstone. According to staff, between 10 and 30 people attend hikes. Between 30 and 70 attend talks. Anywhere from five to fifteen attend the artist workshops. Each event includes two to three hikes, a presentation cont’d on page 3 ...

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On the Cover Artists gathered at Miles Canyon to be inspired by nature PHOTO: Lauren Humble

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Natural History Special Events Series adds new experiences and knowledge for visitors to enjoy at Tombstone Territorial Park, including events focused on botany, lichen and fungi and one artist workshop.

While the Parks Day Hike and Potluck happens on July 20, and this year’s Weekend on the Wing and Botany Days have already passed, it doesn’t mean visitors have missed all the events on the Tombstone calendar. Lichen and Fungi Weekend takes place Aug. 2 to 4, Weekend on the Rocks takes place Aug. 23 to 25, and a Fall Colours Coffee House will be hosted Sept. 7.

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How to get there? The options are endless. I like parking on the Chadburn side of the canyon, as the parking lot is far less packed than the main Miles Canyon parking area. To get to this trailhead from downtown, drive into Riverdale. When you come to the traffic circle by Super A, exit right onto Nisutlin Drive and

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Can you get to Canyon from here? ... cont’d Map from the trailhead in the Chadburn Road access point

Horse-drawn tram car used to transport supplies follow the road until you can see the fish ladder. Just before the fish ladder building, turn left onto Chadburn Lake Road and follow it

past the Schwatka Lake day use area. Past that, you will find a dirt parking lot on your right with a large trailhead sign.

As seen on the trailhead map, the cross country ski trails loop all around the area. This can look a little confusing, but they are wide, easy-to-follow trails that are fairly

well marked by coloured signs on the trees. There are side trails, but they are far less developed.

If you are nervous about getting lost, stick to the wider ski trails and you’ll be just fine. If you’ve never been to the area before, take a picture of the map before you head into the woods. This will ensure you always have an idea of where you are.

I followed the red skiing sasquatch-looking signs until I hit the Upper Canyon trail on the water’s edge. This trail is a fairly direct route to the historic site and, while in the forest, it stays close to the road for the most part. When you come out of the forested trail approaching the river, turn left on the Upper Canyon trail. When you get to this point you’re almost at Canyon City.

Follow the trail along the water for a few more minutes until you reach a signpost welcoming you to the Canyon City Townsite.

For a longer, more scenic route, start out on red ski trail from the parking area, then take your first opportunity to jump on the yellow trail to your right. This path will meander towards the Miles Canyon suspension bridge.

From there, you can choose either the Upper or Lower Canyon trails to make your way to the city.

Don’t feel like hiking, but still want to check out Canyon City?

No problem. About two kilometres down the trailhead parking along Chadburn Lake Road is a small pullout. There is a rod with a red tip sticking out of the ground, which I used as a trail marker,

PHOTO: Upper lower case though a nearby green portapotty is easier to spot. There isn’t much room for parking here, but a couple cars will fit on the side of the road. Follow the trail in front of you down a semi-steep path. A few minutes later, as you approach the river, look to your right to see Canyon City.

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Created at the Canyon veteran Nicole Bauberger works on an art piece inspired by Miles Canyon

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Junction will be finishing her wall art piece featuring bead work that was inspired by the natural surroundings of Miles Canyon

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PHOTO: Cathy Routledge

 Dixie Smeeton of Haines

 Cathy Routledge created a small watercolour piece she intends to rework in the studio

Whitehorse artist Chantel Goodman worked on an acrylic painting over the weekend

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hough always a popular spot with locals and tourists alike, the basalt columns of Miles Canyon received more than 450 visitors over the weekend of July 5 and 6 for the Created at the Canyon art exhibit. Hosted by the Yukon Conservation Society, Created at the Canyon is an outdoor, interactive art event that celebrates local nature and history with the help of six Yukon artists working through various mediums.

Traversing trails that have been in use for thousands of years, visitors this past weekend were treated to six exhibits spread out along the river at various stations. There, local artists created their works in real time while chatting with passersby. The various mediums employed ran the gamut from acrylic and watercolour painting to beadwork, music and dance.

The troupe Borealis Soul carried a whole living room furniture set throughout the canyon in order to film a video over the course of the weekend.

“This experience was inspiring,” said Dixie Smeeton, a visual and textile artist who lives in Haines Junction. “The scenery was incredible and the company was great.”

Smeeton’s creation was a piece of wall art with beadwork and various natural elements found in Miles Canyon.

“I have a salmon in the centre of my piece to highlight our current state of salmon stocks in the Yukon/west coast rivers,” she said. “This piece will be shadow boxed and sewn on smoke tan hide.”

Smeeton, like most of the

artists, is not yet finished her piece; she intends to continue work on it over the next month.

Due to the windy and dusty conditions, some artists found creating their works in an outdoor environment to be an unusual, though welcome, challenge. Cathy Routledge, a local watercolour artist, was one. She completed a small piece that she intends to rework in the studio, but she still found the experience exciting and engaging.

“It’s always a great experience to do art with other artists outside.

It might be a bit of a surprise what I actually come up with in the end,” she said. “There were so many people, so that’s tremendous. It’s such a popular spot for local people anyway. It’s really great to see that there are so many people accessing that place. It’s such a cool project, and a great partnership with the Conservation Society. “ Weather aside, working outdoors in a public, populous space was a novel experience for acrylic artist Chantel Goodman.

“It was really exciting to be doing public art because painting is usually such a solitary activity, so it was nice to have community conversations with local people and with tourists from all over the world, too,” she said. “I talked to people from Whitehorse, from Switzerland, the States, Germany, all over the place.”

Goodman’s painting depicts the mouth of the canyon, the basalt cliffs and the peninsula—all iconic Yukon imagery. However, she chose this particular vista while thinking of all the various groups of people

Diverse work comes out of a varied landscape

by Willow Gamberg with very different histories who have passed through this area over the last century.

“I picked that spot because I was thinking about how the space was used previously by first nations people, by gold rushers, and how it’s used now, with recreational enthusiasts and tourists and locals.”

The sense of community mentioned by artists and attendees alike pays tribute to the importance of Miles Canyon in Yukon culture, as well as to the unique and inspiring nature of this annual event. “[Created at the Canyon] was fun, it was community-oriented, engaging, inspiring,” Goodman concluded. “I encourage anybody interested in art to apply for the event next year. It was such a great opportunity to do art in a public space with an audience.”

The artists will complete their pieces over the next few weeks.

The finished artwork will all be displayed in an exhibit from Aug. 1 to 31 at the Community Gallery in the Yukon Arts Centre. There will be a launch party on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration of our rich local history and talented community artists.

Willow Gamberg is a traveling music writer and editor who has returned home to Whitehorse after attending university in Vancouver and exploring the world. Contact her via editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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Until Aug 30 Fossil Favourites from Across Canada Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre View this amazing exhibit of notable fossils from 11 different places all across Canada.

Wed Jul 17 Granny’s Attic Golden Age Society Garage Sale items. Coffee, local made crafts, wine, food 10a-4pm daily 668-1818 Wed Jul 17 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Wed Jul 17 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed Jul 17 Sightseeing at Mount Sima 5:00 PM Mount Sima Get a unique perspective on the territory, and share this amazing place with friends and family - no sweat required! Call 668-4557 or email gm@mountsima.com for more info.

Wed Jul 17 Klondike Cruiser Night! 6:00 PM A&W Restaurant Join Yukon Automobile Enthusiasts as they admire hot cars and talk the talk Wed Jul 17 Downtown Weed Pull & Ice Cream!

6:00 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Meet at the train tracks

running behind Riverside Grocery (across 2nd avenue from the trolley station).

Wed Jul 17 Walking Wayback 6:30 PM MacBride Museum Summer Storytelling and Walking Tour Cash bar will be available.

Wed Jul 17 Legion Texas Hold’Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Wed Jul 17 Summer Storytelling and Walking Tour 7:00 PM MacBride Museum Wed Jul 17 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed Jul 17 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu Jul 18 Free Yukoner Day MacBride Museum Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Valid Yukon ID must be presented at time of admission.

Thu Jul 18 Granny’s Attic Golden Age Society Garage Sale items. Coffee, local made crafts, wine, food 10a-4pm daily 668-1818 Thu Jul 18 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Thu Jul 18 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items. Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store. Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Thu Jul 18 Fireweed Community Market Outdoor Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Local produce, baked goods, live plants, local meats, Yukon art, crafted treasures and more Thu Jul 18 Winterlong Weed Pull Social 6:00 PM Winterlong Brewing Co. Meet & End at Winterlong Brewing Co. Afterward, relax with us at Winterlong Brewing. If you have gloves or gardening tools bring them along, if not, we have some extras!

Thu Jul 18 Chess Corner 6:30 PM Yukon College Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of strategy.

Thu Jul 18 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Fri Jul 19 Granny’s Attic Golden Age Society Garage Sale items. Coffee, local made crafts, wine, food 10a-4pm daily 668-1818 Fri Jul 19 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Fri Jul 19 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items. Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store. Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Fri Jul 19 Afternoon Tea and Hymn Sing 2:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Fri Jul 19 Legion TGIF Dinner 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Open to Members and signed in guests Meals are $12 unless a steak dinner which is more.

Sat Jul 20 Granny’s Attic Golden Age Society Garage Sale items. Coffee, local made crafts, wine, food 10a-4pm daily 668-1818 Sat Jul 20 Dog Wash Fundraiser 10:00 AM The Feed Store Pet Junction All profit goes to Mae Bachur Animal Shelter Sat Jul 20 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Sat Jul 20 2019 Annual Mud Boggs 11:00 AM Whitehorse, Yukon To register or would like more info please contact 689-0878 Sat Jul 20 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items. Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store. Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Sat Jul 20 Dog Talks at MacBride Museum - Rob Cooke 1:30 PM MacBride Museum Listen to veteran musher, Rob Cooke, talk about the Yukon Quest and racing equipment.

Sat Jul 20 Weekly Sungazing 2:00 PM RASC Yukon Centre Observatory We welcome everyone to observe the Sun with us. We only use specialty filtered astronomical telescopes for safe solar viewing.

Sat Jul 20 Legion Crib Night 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! Register by 6:25 PM, Games Start at 6:30 PM. 667-2802 Sun Jul 21 Granny’s Attic Golden Age Society Garage Sale items. Coffee, local made crafts, wine, food 10a-4pm daily 668-1818 Sun Jul 21 YHMA Vintage & Antiques Sales 10:00 AM LePage Park Vintage collectibles, and antique sale will feature an array of Vintage objects, books, and collectible art and crafts plus much more.

Sun Jul 21 Blessing Of The Animals 10:30 AM Whitehorse United Church All furred, winged, scaled creatures welcome, ensure that the animal is on a leash or in a cage for the safety and comfort of all.

Well behaved stuffies are also welcome. Treats and water provided, Coffee and tea after service

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Sun Jul 21 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Sun Jul 21 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio.

Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

Sun Jul 21 Emotional Healing Hypnosis 7:00 PM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga All suggestions during hypnosis are based around strengthening selfesteem, self-concept, and regaining personal power.

Register online.

Mon Jul 22 Granny’s Attic Golden Age Society Garage Sale items. Coffee, local made crafts, wine, food 10a-4pm daily 668-1818 Mon Jul 22 Tips for Safe Travel in Bear Country with WildWise Yukon 9:00 AM Whitehorse Visitor Information Centre Includes showing of Staying Safe in Bear Country video and a bear spray demonstration. Email info@wildwise.ca or call 3355212 for more info.

Mon Jul 22 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888-6686280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon Jul 22 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Mon Jul 22 Legion Scrabble Meet 1:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Mon Jul 22 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon Jul 22 Pine Ridge Weed Pull 6:00 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Meet at the playground on Harvey Road to pull sweetclover! If you have gloves or gardening tools bring them along, if not, we have some extras!

Mon Jul 22 Euchre Night 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! 667-2802 Tue Jul 23 Granny’s Attic Golden Age Society Garage Sale items. Coffee, local made crafts, wine, food 10a-4pm daily 668-1818 Tue Jul 23 BBQ Lunch 11:00 AM Stringer Park Christ Church Cathedral’s fundraiser Tuesday barbecue, Hamburgers or smokies, salad, chips & beverage.

Tue Jul 23 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Tue Jul 23 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 PM Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome. All proceeds go to charitable causes. For more info. call 633-3463.

Tue Jul 23 Tarot Tuesdays 6:00 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Choose a time for your 15-minute reading and sign-up on the sign-up sheet near the Tarot booth. Cocktail specials: Twist of Fate, The Crystal High Ball, and Mystic Sangria! Also featured a fresh tapas menu.

Wed Jul 24 Granny’s Attic Golden Age Society Garage Sale items. Coffee, local made crafts, wine, food 10a-4pm daily 668-1818 Wed Jul 24 Historic Whitehorse Walking Tour 11:00 AM MacBride Museum Walk through the historical downtown and hear about its storied residents.

Wed Jul 24 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed Jul 24 Sightseeing at Mount Sima 5:00 PM Mount Sima Get a unique perspective on the territory, and share this amazing place with friends and family - no sweat required! Call 668-4557 or email gm@mountsima.com for more info.

Wed Jul 24 Range Point Weed Pulls 6:00 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Range Point is the “old dump” now a dirt parking lot off Range Road between Mountain View & Whistle Bend Way. Look for our sign!

Wed Jul 24 Klondike Cruiser Night! 6:00 PM A&W Restaurant Join Yukon Automobile Enthusiasts as they admire hot cars and talk the talk Wed Jul 24 Legion Texas Hold’Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Wed Jul 24 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed Jul 24 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

KIDS & FAMILIES

Wed Jul 17 123, Rhyme with Me 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Circle time with your baby or toddler, sing, make music, read stories and have fun!. 0-30 months. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed Jul 17 Family Free Play Drop In 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed Jul 17 Summer Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Everyone welcome. Ages 18-36 months & caregiver Wed Jul 17 Family Literacy Centre at Arts in the Park 12:00 PM LePage Park Story time and the book bike! Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed Jul 17 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed Jul 17 McIntyre Field Sports 3:15 PM McIntyre Field Equipment and food are provided! Consent form is required. Call 334-8718 for more info. .

Thu Jul 18 LEGO at the Fireweed Market 3:00 PM Shipyards Park Drop by to find out about our Making History campaign and the big LEGO paddlewheeler!

Thu Jul 18 Family Literacy Centre at the Fireweed Market 4:00 PM Pioneer Hotel Activities, games and crafts for all ages. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Thu Jul 18 Warhammer Evenings 4:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Every Thursday Fri Jul 19 Family Free Play Drop In 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Fri Jul 19 Potluck Play 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Enjoy various hands-on activities inspired by stories such as crafts, painting, food and play. All ages. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Fri Jul 19 Standard Format - Magic: The Gathering 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Legal sets = Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, Core Set 2019, Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance.Banned Cards = Rampaging Ferocidon Fri Jul 19 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Sat Jul 20 Youth League 11:00 AM Titan Gaming Cafe 668-5750 Cards from all Magic sets are legal.

60 card format. Ages 18 and under.

Mon Jul 22 Canoe Kids Summer Camp 12:00 AM Schwatka Lake Week-long programs, No experience is needed and participants work at their own pace to develop paddling skills. If camps are full, email info@ flatwaternorth.ca to be added to a wait list.

Mon Jul 22 Expedition to Haa Kusteeyi Celebration Kwanlin Dun First Nation The program will offer the opportunity to build more skills in canoeing, share and explore cultural knowledge. To register, call Kaitlyn 334-8728 or Courtney 334-8718 Mon Jul 22 Regatta Ready Program Whitehorse, Yukon Call 334-8121 or email info@flatwateryukon. ca for more info.

Mon Jul 22 Little Explorers 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Explore the outdoors and natural world through investigation and play. For all ages. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Mon Jul 22 Summer Baby Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Everyone welcome. Ages 6-24 months & caregiver Tue Jul 23 Carcross Day Trip 10:00 AM Kwanlin Dun First Nation Weekly sign-up required. Space is limited. For more information call Kaitlyn at:334-8728 Tue Jul 23 Family Free Play Drop In 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Tue Jul 23 Fantastic Fibres 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Experiment with a variety of fibres through stories, crafts and tutorials in fibre arts. For all ages. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Tue Jul 23 Knee High Nature 10:30 AM Robert Service Campground New nature-based activity each week. Activities and games are designed for kids ages 4 to 6, Call 667-8291 for more info.

Tue Jul 23 Kitchen Takeover - Kitchen Challenge 1:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library Learn kitchen basics and how to read a recipe. Take home your own recipe book and show off your skills to family and friends! All supplies provided.Ages 12-14. Call 667-3668 or email whitehorse.library@gov.yk.ca to register.

Tue Jul 23 Free Super Smash 7:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe All skill levels welcome! Please bring your own controller, and if you have a Nintendo Switch and/or Gamecube controller adapter please bring them so that we can have multiple setups.

Wed Jul 24 123, Rhyme with Me 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Circle time with your baby or toddler, sing, make music, read stories and have fun!. 0-30 months. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed Jul 24 Family Free Play Drop In 10:30 AM Pioneer Hotel Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed Jul 24 Summer Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Everyone welcome. Ages 18-36 months & caregiver Wed Jul 24 Family Literacy Centre at Arts in the Park 12:00 PM LePage Park Story time and the book bike! Call 668-8698 for more details.

Wed Jul 24 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed Jul 24 McIntyre Field Sports 3:15 PM McIntyre Field Equipment and food are provided! Consent form is required. Call 334-8718 for more info. .

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

Wed Jul 17 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu Jul 18 Disability, Assistive Animals and the Law 9:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Learn about human rights law as it relates to assistive animals in employment, housing, and providing goods and services to the public in Yukon. Register online or contact info@yukonhumanrights.ca or call 667-6226 for more info.

Thu Jul 18 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 PM Sport Yukon A lunch time session to learn the skills, practice speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu Jul 18 Monthly Coalition Meeting 5:00 PM CYO Hall Monthly Coalition (Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition) meetings are held every third Thursday.

Everyone is welcome!

Thu Jul 18 Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 PM Yukon College Room A2714. An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Sat Jul 20 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 AM A&W Restaurant Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Sat Jul 20 Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council AGM 11:00 AM Canada Games Centre Lunch provided and CGC day passes for kids. Everyone welcome. For more information call 667-6162.

Sat Jul 20 PFLAG Meeting 7:00 PM Yukon College Support for those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity in themselves or someone they know. Everyone welcome Tue Jul 23 Nakai Theatre AGM 6:00 PM Whitepass Building Held in the board room, all are welcome to attend, snacks will be provided. 393-6040 Wed Jul 24 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com

Alcoholics Anonymous

Wednesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Thursdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance.

Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM 6210 - 6th ave.

Fridays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 305 Wood Street - Back Entrance.

Saturdays Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM, Sara Steel Building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting.

Sundays Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM 1:00 PM, Sara Steel Building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Mondays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Tuesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 205 Black Street Suite 120 Phone: AA 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)

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Seasonal Recipes with Sydney Keddy

Toasted sesame peanut noodles

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oodle salads are a staple for brown bag lunches, picnics and day hikes. This fast vegan dish is simple and filling and stays in its prime for days, making it ideal for those long hikes. The dressing may feel a bit stiff initially, but once it sits, the vegetables loosen up. Making the vegan version of this dish allows it to keep for a couple

days. If you’re thinking of adding meat elements, make sure to keep it on ice. Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

❑ ½ cup peanut butter

❑ ¼ cup tahini ❑ 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

❑ 3 Tbsp soy sauce ❑ 1 Tbsp rice PHOTOS: Sydney Keddy

vinegar

Sliced green onion

Green onions and napa cabbage

❑ 3 green onions, sliced

❑ 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped

❑ 1 small head of napa cabbage, sliced

❑ 400g udon noodles, cooked

❑ Toasted sesame seeds, to garnish cont’d on page 11...

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A Northwest Passage to the sea

The Northwest Passage Project will navigate the Arctic ice floes PHOTOS: courtesy of Northwest Passage Project

World’s first interactive live broadcasts from the Northwest Passage are happening now __ July 18 to August 4 __ Facebook Live Broadcasts: Sat. July 20 - 5 p.m. EDT | Thurs. July 25 - 7 p.m. EDT | Tues. July 30 - 7 p.m. EDT

by Michael Bramadat-Willcock The allure of the elusive Northern route was immortalized by the Canadian folk musician Stan Rogers, and his musical tribute to the famed northern gateway became a classic.

“Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage To find the hand of Franklin reaching f or the Beaufort Sea Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a Northwest Passage to the sea” – Stan Rogers Rogers passed away in 1983 at the young age of 33 in the American State of Kentucky, without ever travelling the route.

Today his dream comes closer to reality.

(Ed. Note: The following article was first written for the Northwest Passage Project excursion to take place last summer from August 23 to September 13 aboard the R/V Akademik Ioffe.

Shortly after departure, the expedition was grounded on the western Gulf of Boothia in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and cancelled. WUY did not print the article and has updated it to reflect this year’s attempt.)

T

he quest for a sea route through the Arctic between the North Atlantic and Pacific oceans has long captivated the minds of Canadians. This month, the world once again looks to the North as an intrepid group of scientists, filmmakers and students produce the world’s first live, interactive broadcasts from the Arctic Ocean’s Northwest Passage. The group is conducting research aboard the Swedish Icebreaker Oden. The project gives us a glimpse of the Arctic Ocean in real-time as the explorers discuss their research through live, interactive broadcasts. The threeweek expedition began August 23 and will continue until September 13, and public events are streaming through Facebook Live.

“This is really the first time

that anything like this has ever been done. And for good reason, because up until recent years it was completely iced over for most of the year,” said Gail Scowcroft, associate director of the Inner Space Center at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography. “This project really brings together, for me, everything that I’m passionate about.

It’s climate change research, it’s education of the next generation of scientists, and it engages the public to help them understand the science and what’s truly happening.”

The expedition team has planned 36 broadcasts to museums and science-centre partners, as well as three public Facebook Live events. “We are broadcasting on days where we will have satellite service available to us. At high latitudes such as this, any time there is significant elevation in the landscape the satellite signal gets blocked because of the low angle,” said Scowcroft. “There are some fjords, for example, up there with pretty steep cliffs. Whenever we’re in that environment we won’t be able to reach the satellite.”

The expedition also includes a group of undergraduate and graduate students who are

interested in pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

“It is imperative that we educate the next generation of scientists who will be addressing really important scientific concerns and human concerns over the next several decades. And so I think that giving these young folks the opportunity to experience this environment hands-on, as they conduct research side by side with leading scientists, will change their lives,” said Scowcroft.

Scowcroft sees Arctic research as a key to understanding climate change on a global scale. She said that the Arctic region impacts the entire planet because any change to the Arctic climate produces a ripple effect that is felt by all of us. “If you think of the Earth as [being] like a giant spiderweb, the Arctic is one of the main radial threads of that spiderweb.

Anything that touches it is felt by the entire web. That’s how I think about it,” she said. “The Northwest Passage is a key area in terms of the meltwater flowing into the North Atlantic, where it’s a driver of ocean circulation […] We really don’t have a lot of information about the water circulation up there or how greenhouse gasses are being exchanged with the

atmosphere. Our scientists will be providing pieces of this climatic puzzle through their research,” said Scowcroft.

Scowcroft said that the consequences of the melting polar ice will have drastic effects on local wildlife that depend on ice for survival, and she said it’s having big impacts on Inuit communities because they also rely on the ice. The melting also has global implications. “We depend on the ocean to take a good deal of the carbon dioxide that we produce out of the atmosphere, and that if that happens, the amount of carbon dioxide that the ocean can sequester changes because of circulation between the Arctic and the Atlantic,” she said.

Because the scale of the ongoing global warming is unprecedented in recorded human history, Scowcroft said that modern science is treading in unknown territory. “Nobody has a crystal ball.

There’s a lot of uncertainty in science because the changes that we’re experiencing have never happened so rapidly on the planet before. We have no evidence that can tell us what we should actually expect. So it’s all based on modelling and prediction.” While cont’d on page 13 ...

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A Northwest Passage to the sea ... cont’d She also said that the publiceducation aspect is extremely important. Her team’s publicengagement initiatives include a documentary film, podcasts, webinars, as well as seminars at universities and museums across the United States. “The people that we reach will have a much better understanding of why scientific research is important in the Arctic, what’s happening in the Arctic and how the changes that are happening up there are not just impacting the Indigenous

The ship will begin its journey at the U.S. Air Base in Thule, Greenland on July 17, heading south and west to Pond Inlet, before heading through the Lancaster Sound to the Barrow Strait. Making stops along the way, including Resolute and Cambridge Bay, the expedition returns via Prince Regent Sound. The expedition will return to Thule on August 4, 2019.

communities and wildlife, but also their own lives.”

“Think about communicating from the Arctic 150 or 200 years ago. They would hand letters to a ship heading south, or a reporter would send his notes down to a newspaper. it would sometimes take a year, sometimes two years before people read the letters or got the reports about what was going on up in the North, and here we are sitting up there sharing what we are seeing and experiencing live, instantly, to the world. What a change that is!” said Dave Clark, one of the principal investigators on the Northwest Passage expedition.

“The opportunity to actually be up there and live it and see it for ourselves is very exciting.”

Clark is an Emmy Awardwinning documentary filmmaker who has worked on a variety of northern projects with National Geographic, over the past 30 years, including a 1976 expedition in the Yukon for a film called Yukon Passage. “That was my first exposure to the Yukon, and it was one of the best experiences of my life,” said Clark.

Drawing on his connection with the North, Clark said that he became aware of the warming and opening of the Northwest Passage in the summertime.

“It just seemed kind of obvious to me. Here you have this remote, harsh,

Participants will be exposed to wildlife native to the Northwest Passage isolated place called the Arctic, and all of a sudden ships can travel through in the summertime because the ice is melting and never did before,” said Clark. He came up with the idea of making a documentary film about the Northwest Passage and pitched a partnership to the University of Rhode Island.

“Everybody is hearing about the issues in the Arctic and they want to know more about it, so it’s a timely topic and it’s exciting. You think about what the Arctic is and how remote it is. It’s a very intriguing place,” said Clark.

His documentary angle morphed into a serious science project and research expedition when they were awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation. “It’s became much bigger than just a documentary, and I’m delighted about that […] and you know it’s been a long haul,” said Clark. The two-hour television documentary, Frozen Obsession, will explore the

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In addition to the Facebook Live events, broadcasts are beamed via the Inner Space Center (ISC), the U.S. facility that supports ocean exploration and education, to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (Washington, DC), the Exploratorium (San Francisco, CA) and the Alaska Sea Life Center (Seward, AK).

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Scowcroft said that she hopes the research initiative will gain further steam after the expedition ends and that the scientific party can contribute significantly to the global community’s understanding of what’s happening in the Arctic.

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y dad became a season ticket holder for the Edmonton Eskimos (EE) in 1959. I cannot say when he first became a loyal Eskimos fan, but I can tell you that the association of my father with the EE was indelibly imprinted upon the hearts of all those who attended his memorial service in 1981. My father died in June of that year. My cousin Sandy made it clear in his eulogy that my father would not want any service to get in anybody’s way of sitting back with a beer and watching an Eskimos game.

I was born in 1958. I cannot tell you exactly when I became a big Eskimos fan, but I must have been

pretty serious about it by 1970.

In 1970, 1971 and 1972, when I was 12, 13 and 14, respectively, I produced what might be called “yearbooks” of the Canadian Football League (CFL), starring the Edmonton Eskimos, as the front covers announced. A typical yearbook consisted of “the memo,” which was about 30 pages of solid (no paragraph breaks) handwritten description of everything that happened in the CFL that year. There were depth charts, odds n’ ends (statistics and player moves), team standings, scores and, best of all, the standings pool. Every year I would collect 50 cents from every

relative I could charm the cash out of and get a prediction for the final team standings for the year.

Then I’d create a pool. All the money–usually about $5.50–went to the person who was closest to the actual final standings.

My recollection was that I did not start going to Eskimos games with my dad until I was 14 or 15. From there, my love of the Eskimos increased. Seeing the games in person at Clarke Stadium and, later, at Commonwealth Stadium, only intensified the relationship over the years. It’s been well over 40 years, but I can still remember the taste and feel of the hot dogs wrapped in foil, the watery hot chocolate and the pain in my feet as the temperature dropped below zero. Still, we remained faithfully in our seats, win or lose. I still remember the voice of Bryan Hall on the post-game radio show as we drove home. I even remember the faces of the two suave (think 70s handlebar moustaches and sheepskin coats) older guys (maybe late 20s) who sat with their girlfriends in the row ahead of us.

My parents moved to Vancouver in 1977 and, for a short, but glorious time, the season tickets were mine. My father’s loyalty to the Eskimos never faltered with the move and neither did mine when I followed them to the West Coast two years later. Those season tickets were then passed on to my brother via loan. When I did not return to Edmonton as originally intended, due to minor matters such as marriage, a career and better weather, the tickets were officially made my brother’s. It has now been nearly 60 years that the Waitt family has had season tickets to see the Edmonton Eskimos. However, I can no longer say that they are the same seats, as my brother changed seat locations a couple of years ago. I was not pleased with what it did to our legacy, but I got over it.

Fast forward 37 years from the move to the “wet” coast, when I had recently left Vancouver for the Great White North, as my brother calls it. Whitehorse had now been my new home for a little over three months and it was the day I was marrying Jennifer Moorlag at the United Church in downtown Whitehorse. Approximately 150 people attended.

Wonderful ceremony. After the usual hugging, handshakes and chatting outside the church, I was standing around with my daughter (unfortunately, she has not picked

up the family EE torch) when I suddenly realized, “OMG. I forgot to tape the Eskimos game today!”

My daughter and I rushed back home and recorded the game for later, then headed to the reception. It wasn’t until months later that I discovered that, not only had I left my bride at the church, but so had everyone else at the ceremony, except a family friend who was our shuttle driver.

Jennifer and I retell that story and laugh at it often. My motherin-law was not as amused at that particular incident. Clearly, she was not an EE fan either.

Obviously my love of the CFL and the Edmonton Eskimos has not diminished through the many years that I lived away from Edmonton.

In fact, my passion for the EE has increased. I occasionally meet other EE fans, but none with the knowledge and fervor for the team that my brother and I have.

Players, coaches and general managers come and go. There have been five Grey Cup victories in a row and then years which were painful to watch, but my loyalty to the Eskimos will never waver.

Hopefully they will bury me in green and gold.

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Wed Jul 17 Bike Biathlon 6:00 PM Biathlon Range Drop in, ride four short (~2.5km) laps with three rounds of shooting.

Wed Jul 17 Summer for Adults and an Open Program 6:00 PM Schwatka Lake Enjoy evening paddling with other in recreational canoes and kayaks. Email info@flatwaternorth.ca or call 3348121 for more info.

Wed Jul 17 Mountain Bike Biathlon 6:30 PM Biathlon Range Wed Jul 17 Wandering for Wolves 6:30 PM Environment Yukon office An evening of wolf discovery. We will carpool to a nearby location and try our own wolf howls! Involves a 3-km hike.

Wed Jul 17 Rifle Silhouette Match 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club Contact the club online to confirm match and details prior to attending match.

Wed Jul 17 Looking for a Game? Adult Tennis Drop-In 7:00 PM Mt Mac Tennis Courts Open to season pass holders only, email TennisYukon@ gmail.com for more info.

Thu Jul 18 Spinning with Lydia 6:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Thu Jul 18 Step with Lynda 4:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Combines basic to intermediate step choreography with body sculpting intervals. Participants should have some step experience. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Thu Jul 18 Archery 5:00 PM Biathlon Range Thu Jul 18 Spinning with Kelly 5:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Fri Jul 19 Strong by Zumba with Lynda 6:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation. Call 633-5245 for more info.

Fri Jul 19 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary

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Wed Jul 17 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting. Call for more information. 456-3838 Wed Jul 17 Level 1 Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery Classes are designed for those who have had no previous exposure to yoga, but are eager to learn and start experiencing the amazing benefits of a yoga practice. Drop in any time Wed Jul 17 Better Backs 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Increase the health of your spine (neck and back) and decrease pain and stiffness through gentle supported postures. Drop in any time Wed Jul 17 Essential Oils 101 Workshop 7:30 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Basics of using dōTERRA essential oils for emotional well-being, immune support, pain relief and toxic free cleaning. Make 2 roller bottles, register online.

Thu Jul 18 Rise & Shine Yoga 7:00 AM Breath of Life Collective 60 minute flow class will energize you and kick-start your day. Drop in any time.

Thu Jul 18 Mental Health Caregivers Support Group 7:00 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services A support group for family members and friends of individuals with mental illness. Call for more information. 456-3838 Fri Jul 19 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri Jul 19 Slow Flow Resto 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery Combination of restorative, moving into accessible Level 1 flow, then toning back down to stretch and restorative with savasan-aah at the end.. Drop in any time Sat Jul 20 Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Mental Health Association Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info.

Sat Jul 20 Red Tara Practice 12:30 PM VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sat Jul 20 PFLAG Meeting 7:00 PM Yukon College Support for those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity in themselves or someone they know. Everyone welcome Sun Jul 21 Restorative Yoga 12:00 PM Alpine Bakery Slowing down and opening your body through passive stretching. Drop in any time Sun Jul 21 Gentle Yoga 12:30 PM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga For the all ages, the stiff and the recovering bodies of life. Everyone welcome

Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Thursdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance.

Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM 6210 - 6th ave.

Fridays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 305 Wood Street - Back Entrance.

Saturdays Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM, Sara Steel building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting.

Sundays Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM 1:00 PM, Sara Steel building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Mondays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Tuesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 205 Black St suite 120 Phone: AA 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)

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Saturday, August 3rd Meadow Lakes Golf Club 10:30am Shotgun Start 4 players per team (Team Scramble Format)

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Cost: $420 for team of 4 or $125 single – deadline to register Tuesday, July 31 Includes: 9 holes of golf INCLUDING 1 CART per team, pre-round McDonald’s Breakfast sandwich and coffee, post round gourmet BBQ hamburger lunch provided by Whitehorse Toyota, great contests and team prizes!

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Community EVENTS ATLIN

Fridays and Saturdays Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM Open Daily Courthouse Gallery Atlin Courthouse Gallery Open 11am-4pm Wed Jul 17 Australia 6:30 PM The Globe Theatre Historical Romance: Starring Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman Directed by Baz Luhrmann Rated PG-13 Wed Jul 17 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Sat Jul 20 Atlin Lake Shore Market 10:00 AM Tarahne Park Sun Jul 21 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 AM Atlin Christian Centre Sun Jul 21 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 11:00 AM St. Martins Anglican Church Tue Jul 23 Horseshoes 7:00 PM Tarahne Park Everyone welcome.

BEAVER CREEK

Mondays and Fridays Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tuesdays and Saturdays Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club

CARCROSS

Wed Jul 17 Healthy Choices & Nutrition Activities 9:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed Jul 17 Kevin Barr, Live Music 11:00 AM Carcross Commons Wed Jul 17 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School For more info:kathleen.cranfield@ctfn.ca 821-4251 Wed Jul 17 Tlingit Language Game Nights 5:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Wed Jul 17 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031 Wed Jul 17 AA Carcross 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu Jul 18 Lianne Cranfield, Live Music 12:00 PM Carcross Commons Thu Jul 18 CPNP Lunch 12:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu Jul 18 Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 399-3321 Thu Jul 18 Open Mic Thursdays with Kevin Barr 6:00 PM Bistro on Bennett Listen to original songs and covers and take a try at open mic.

Thu Jul 18 Sewing Nights 6:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Thu Jul 18 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfield, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator Fri Jul 19 AA Meeting Carcross 1:30 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Sat Jul 20 Skydive Yukon 2019 - Make Your First Jump! Carcross Running Solo First Jump courses and offering Tandem Jumps daily by appointment. Call Jessica at the Manifest Desk for more info 250-964-8228 or email at register@skydivebc.ca jump@skydivebc.ca Sat Jul 20 Traditional Handgames 1:00 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Sun Jul 21 St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 AM St. Saviour’s Church 867-668-3129 Sun Jul 21 Sewing Sessions 12:00 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Sun Jul 21 Steve Slade 5:00 PM Bistro on Bennett Sunday night dinner and music with fantastic covers of a wide variety of artists.

Mon Jul 22 Lianne Cranfield, Live Music 12:00 PM Carcross Commons Mon Jul 22 Art at the Carving Shed 5:00 PM Carcross/ Tagish First Nation Building Mon Jul 22 AA - Tagish 7:30 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue Jul 23 Elders Breakfast 10:00 AM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue Jul 23 Kevin Barr, Live Music 11:00 AM Carcross Commons Tue Jul 23 Pottery with Claudia MacPhee 3:30 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Every Tuesday and Thursday, please enter by side door. Everyone welcome! no fee for community members 399-3321 Tue Jul 23 Tlingit Language classes 5:00 PM CTFN Capacity Building Tue Jul 23 Excellence Group 5:00 PM Carcross/Tagish First Nation Building Tue Jul 23 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School Tue Jul 23 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251

DAWSON CITY

Wed Jul 17 The Beading Circle - Learn to Bead Program 1:30 PM Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Learn a few basic beading techniques and see what it takes. You will come away with a whole new appreciation for this timeless art form. Limited to 6 seats.

Wed Jul 17 Bannock and Wild Tea 3:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Try some homemade bannock and wild tea.

Wed Jul 17 Aroma Yoga - Kundalini with Marielle 5:15 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info.

Thu Jul 18 Hatha Yoga with Diane 9:30 AM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info.

Thu Jul 18 Wild and Rosie Apothecary Program 1:30 PM Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Explore how to create beautiful, natural products with plants from our traditional territory.

Thu Jul 18 Nature Walk 2:00 PM Tombstone Territorial Park Join us for a short nature walk. Dress for the weather Thu Jul 18 Hatha Yoga with Jennifer 5:45 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info.

Or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com

Thu Jul 18 Goldensides Trail Guided Hike 6:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park A guided hike up Goldensides Trail. Bring hiking boots, water bottle and weather appropriate clothing. Carpooling is required to the trailhead.

Thu Jul 18 Tim Baker with Evrytt Willow & the WhipPoor-Wills 8:30 PM Palace Grand Theatre Thursday night Kick-Off Concert - internationally acclaimed artist Tim Baker, supported by home-town favourites Evrytt Willow & the Whip-Poor-Wills. Tickets online.

Thu Jul 18 Karaoke 10:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Jul 19 Dawson City Music Festival 2019 Dawson City A three-day celebration of grassroots music, taking place in each July. Dubbed “Canada’s tiny, perfect festival” by the Georgia Straight.

Fri Jul 19 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Jul 19 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Jul 19 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri Jul 19 Harmonica George in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Jul 19 L’il Andy in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat Jul 20 Dawson City Artists’ Market 11:00 AM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Call 993-5005, email admin@kiac.ca for more information.

Sat Jul 20 Summer Art Market 11:00 AM Dawson City Features local crafters, artists, and artisans. Next to the Farmers Market on Front Street.

Sat Jul 20 Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists.

Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered.

Sat Jul 20 Bannock - Food for the Trail Program 1:30 PM Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Learn about the history of these hardy foods of the north and enjoy a cup of campfire coffee or bush tea. Free!

Sat Jul 20 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat Jul 20 L’il Andy in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sun Jul 21 Annual Midnight Dome Race 10:00 AM Palace Grand Theatre For more information Run Dawson email at info@rundawson.com 993-3896 Sun Jul 21 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun Jul 21 The Sweet Nuggets 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Mon Jul 22 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon Jul 22 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon Jul 22 Goldensides Trail Guided Hike 6:30 PM Tombstone Territorial Park A guided hike up Goldensides Trail. Bring hiking boots, water bottle and weather appropriate clothing. Carpooling is required to the trailhead.

Tue Jul 23 Wild and Rosie Apothecary Program 1:30 PM Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Explore how to create beautiful, natural products with plants from our traditional territory.

Tue Jul 23 Foam Rolling - ReStore Lower Back & Hips 5:45 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Foam rollers and/or balls will be used for self-massage & myofascial release.

Call 993-3518 for more info.

Tue Jul 23 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520

FARO

Wed Jul 17 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Thu Jul 18 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Fri Jul 19 22th Annual Faro Open Golf Tournament Faro Golf Course 18 Holes, Scramble Format includes a Fabulous Prime Rib/Salmon dinner, entry for 2 Hole-inOne Prizes Contact Helen Wagantall 994-3277 or Email: farogolfclub@hotmail.com Fri Jul 19 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Sun Jul 21 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun Jul 21 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue Jul 23 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided

HAINES

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Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Wed 11-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30| Thurs/Fri Closed #907-766-2545 Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Jul 17 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed Jul 17 Detective Time 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed Jul 17 Nature Walk 4:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed Jul 17 Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Jul 17 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Jul 17 Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Thu Jul 18 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu Jul 18 Starvin’ Marvin Gardenin’ 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Thu Jul 18 Kid Yoga 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library

Fri Jul 19 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fri Jul 19 Board of Directors Meeting 10:00 AM Haines Chamber Of Commerce Fri Jul 19 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri Jul 19 Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Fri Jul 19 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri Jul 19 Fairytale Theater 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri Jul 19 Spanish Fun 4:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri Jul 19 Amateur Magicians 5:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri Jul 19 American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Sat Jul 20 Tai Chi 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sat Jul 20 Tin Can Country - Anjuli Grantham 6:30 PM Sheldon Museum & Cultural Centre Presentation and book signing with Anjuli Grantham.

Sun Jul 21 Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Sun Jul 21 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 PM Haines Presbyterian Church Sun Jul 21 Haines Public Library Open 1:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon Jul 22 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mon Jul 22 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Mon Jul 22 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon Jul 22 Puppets 3:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon Jul 22 Space Heroes 4:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon Jul 22 Gardners’ Club 5:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Mon Jul 22 Kids Jujutsu 5:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon Jul 22 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue Jul 23 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue Jul 23 Lego Club 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Tue Jul 23 Aquatic Rangers 2:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Tue Jul 23 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center

HAINES JUNCTION

Wed Jul 17 Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games. Refreshments.

Wed Jul 17 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed Jul 17 Jam Session 6:30 PM Village Bakery and Deli Come along and to make some tunes, tell a poem, do a standup comedy routine, or just listen.

Wed Jul 17 Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren 7:00 PM Haines Junction Victory Church Learn how all the pieces of your life fit together throughout the workshops. Call (780) 814-3453 for more info.

Thu Jul 18 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Thu Jul 18 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu Jul 18 Women’s Biking Program 5:30 PM Champagne And Aishihik First Nation - Haines Junction Office Women’s Biking Program! Meet at the CAFN Admin Building, door prizes each date of biking. Must bring your own bike, helmet and water.

Thu Jul 18 Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Thu Jul 18 Open Mic 7:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre Thu Jul 18 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri Jul 19 CAFN General Assembly Champagne And Aishihik First Nation - Haines Junction Office All citizens encouraged to attend. Call 634-5243 or email mjoe@ cafn.ca for more info.

Fri Jul 19 Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Fri Jul 19 Friday Night Salmon Bake - Featuring - Sofie Villeneuve 6:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli Delicious food, live music, call 634-2867 or email villagebakeryyukon@gmail.com for more information.

Sat Jul 20 Video Dance Party 7:00 PM Village Bakery and Deli.

Tue Jul 23 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue Jul 23 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed Jul 24 Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games. Refreshments.

Wed Jul 24 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed Jul 24 Jam Session 6:30 PM Village Bakery and Deli Come along and to make some tunes, tell a poem, do a standup comedy routine, or just listen.

Wed Jul 24 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre

LORNE MOUNTAIN

Sun Jul 21 Mis-Adventure Cross Country Running Race 9:00 AM Mt. Lorne Fire Hall A trail race of 21 km’s or 5 km’s through the terrain of Mount Lorne. Snacks, water stations and fun for all. For more info email MountLorneVFD@gmail.com Mount Lorne Tue Jul 23 Summer Market 4:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Call 667-7083 or email lmca@ northwestel.net for more info.

MARSH LAKE

Wed Jul 17 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Jul 17 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thu Jul 18 Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Fri Jul 19 Friday Night Dinner & Drinks 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Jul 20 Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Jul 20 Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@ gmail.com Tue Jul 23 North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue Jul 23 Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Daily, Monday to Friday & Sunday, Public Swimming Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Monday Friday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and Sunday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Daily, Monday to Friday Parent and Tot Swimming 11:00 AM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Thu Jul 18 Mayo Midnight Swim 10:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre For ages 12+, enjoy a late evening swim.

Fri Jul 19 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun Jul 21 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Tue Jul 23 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus

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Thu Jul 18 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun Jul 21 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue Jul 23 Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

SKAGWAY

Daily, Mondays to Fridays, Mom, Dad & Me Toddler Time 9:00 am Skagway Alaska Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 907-983-2679 for more info.

Wed Jul 17 Aerial Fabric-Open Hang 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga.

Wed Jul 17 SpinFlex w/Katherine 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Wed Jul 17 Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Jul 17 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Jul 17 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu Jul 18 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Thu Jul 18 Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu Jul 18 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu Jul 18 Craft Night - Black Out Poetry 7:00 PM Skagway Public Library Make poetry from old books in creative and fun ways.

Thu Jul 18 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri Jul 19 Aerial Fabric-Open Hang 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga.

Fri Jul 19 SpinYOGA 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat Jul 20 Group Cycling w/Emily 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat Jul 20 Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sat Jul 20 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun Jul 21 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Jul 22 SpinFlex w/Katherine 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Mon Jul 22 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Jul 22 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Jul 22 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Jul 22 Hatha Yoga w/Sherry- ALL Levels 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Jul 22 SMART Recovery Meeting 6:00 PM Skagway Traditional Council Free & open to anyone in recovery. Please contact John Hischer, LCSW at (907) 983-2255 Mon Jul 22 Acro Jam 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Mon Jul 22 Southeast Trunk Show 6:30 PM Red Onion Saloon An evening of Arts & Follies will be bringing all sorts of fab jewelry and funky knits all the way from Anchorage just for you.

Tue Jul 23 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Tue Jul 23 Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre

with Registered Massage Therapist Lisa O’Leary.

Trained in Toronto, Lisa is moving to Whitehorse from Aklavik, NWT. Deep Tissue Work

TAGISH

Wed Jul 17 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed Jul 17 Foot Wellness Clinic 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed Jul 17 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fresh baked goods every Wednesday.

Wed Jul 17 Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca Thu Jul 18 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Sat Jul 20 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sun Jul 21 Pancake Breakfast with Sunday Morning Trivia: Tagish 9:30 AM Tagish Community Centre Third Sunday of every month. September 20th - Trivia Theme is “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?’ 399-3407 recreation@tagishyukon.org Sun Jul 21 Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 4:00 PM Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 633-4903 tagishcc@gmail.com Tue Jul 23 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

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Rehabilitation

Tue Jul 23 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue Jul 23 Hatha Flow w. Foam Roller & Pinky Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Tue Jul 23 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

Relaxation

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Wed Jul 17 Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Every Wednesday come play cards, drink coffee, chat, and have a good time. Call Kelsey at 3354250 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca Wed Jul 17 Badminton Nights 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring your self for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@ teslin.ca Fri Jul 19 Girls Club 5:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsy 335-4250 for more information.

Fri Jul 19 Youth Club 8:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information.

Sat Jul 20 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

Sat Jul 20 Cookshack Sessions 2019 7:30 PM Teslin Campground Music around the campfire. Bring your chair and mug for tea. Musicians—bring your instruments! Meet at the cook shelter Tue Jul 23 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue Jul 23 Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 PM Teslin Healing Centre Every Tuesday evening, for more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext. 333 or Melaina.sheldon@ttc-teslin.com Tue Jul 23 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

WATSON LAKE

Wed Jul 17 Fun in the Park 2:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Story time, crafts, activities, and snacks for children 0-6 plus sports activities for children 7+. Call 536-5255 for more info.

Thu Jul 18 Parents and Tots 10:00 AM Watson Lake Family Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun.

Thu Jul 18 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu Jul 18 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 5368023 Thu Jul 18 Teen Night 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Ages 13-18 - meet at the ball diamonds for some fun!

Fri Jul 19 Archery Tag 6:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Ages 7 to adult - sport that combines elements of dodgeball or other combat-type games with the timeless skills of archery.

Sat Jul 20 Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 AM Andrea’s Hotel Come out for a relaxing time of inspiration, fun, and encouragement. For more information call Ruth Holt 536-7726 or Ruth Wilkinson at 536-4542” Sat Jul 20 Arts in the Park & Farmers Market 12:00 PM Wye Lake Park Every Saturday, live music and entertainment. Call 335-7695 for more information.

Sun Jul 21 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon Jul 22 Kids Activities 12:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Meet at the ball diamonds, for kids ages 5-12, sports of all kinds, swimming, and much more.

Mon Jul 22 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Tue Jul 23 Parents and Tots Swim 1:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun.

Tue Jul 23 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 5368023 Tue Jul 23 Teen Night 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Ages 13-18 - meet at the ball diamonds for some fun!

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HERITAGE Conversations Part Two

Protecting more than a park

Park ranger keeps Inuvialuit stories alive on Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk

by Leighann Chalykoff

W

hen Richard Gordon was a young man he worked on an oil rig in the Beaufort Sea, but often found himself looking across the water to a special place he had visited as a child.

“I’d look out and think about all the times my parents brought me down there and the stories that I’d heard from the elders as a kid,” said Gordon. “The island holds so many stories and those stories are very dear to my heart.”

The Inuvialuit know it as Qikiqtaruk, which translates to “big island.” When European explorer Sir John Franklin spotted it in 1826, he named it Herschel Island to honour a family of British scientists—astronomers Sir William Herschel, his sister Caroline and his son John.

Today the two names have been combined into Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park.

Measuring 116 square kilometres, the landmass off of Yukon’s northern coast is protected as a special conservation area for wildlife and traditional uses.

In 1996, after leaving the oil industry, Gordon took a job as a park ranger on the island. For the last 23 years, he has been one of the people who ensures that the history of this unique place is protected and understood by visitors.

“Working on Qikiqtaruk has really brought me back to who I am as an Inuvialuit, and has made me proud,” said Gordon. “I feel like I’m giving back to my people by telling visitors from around the world about who we are and why it’s so important to make sure the land is protected for generations to come.”

For thousands of years, the island was a gathering place for Inuvialuit who harvested on the land.

In the 1800s, the Beaufort Sea became a final refuge for the overharvested bowhead whale. At that time, whalers used the island as a base to overwinter so they could be ready to harvest as soon as the ice broke up in spring.

Over the years, missionaries, traders and the RCMP all used the island and left their marks in

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Historic Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park has buildings dating back to the previous century when whalers were based there

PHOTO: courtesy of the Government of Yukon the form of historic stores, warehouses and graveyards that can still be visited.

“From what I understand, the Inuvialuit didn’t have much say over what was going on on the land,” said Gordon. “They saw people come in from the outside and take what they want; they were taking artifacts from the graves and human remains from the graves—these were the bones of peoples’ ancestors.”

It wasn’t until the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA) was signed in 1984 that the people who had used that land for generations had any certainty about their role in its future.

Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk became Yukon’s first territorial park in 1987. Today, tenets outlined in the IFA ensure that families continue to use the area for traditional activities, such as harvesting for subsistence.

Hiring Inuvialuit such as Gordon to work on the island also ensures that the Indigenous history of the area continues to be heard.

“We, as park rangers of Inuvialuit descent, ensure that we tell our stories as the people who used the island from the beginning of time,” he said. “My parents were

Richard Gordon shares an old ice house on the island PHOTO: Cameron Eckert

likes to grab a history book and hike to the north shore of the island to sit and read. As the tundra warms and melts, he can hear the sounds of the ice breaking up, the bowhead and beluga whales coming close to the shore.

“I am in my own world and I am so touched by the spirit of the land—I feel blessed to be there and to see it—I feel part of history,” he said.

Currently, the island receives four to five hundred visitors each season, between April and September. Over the past few years, cruise ship traffic has supplanted air travel.

With the new highway connecting Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk, that number may rise in the coming years as more visitors may be able to make their way to the island on chartered boats.

It’s something the island has to prepare for, as each visitor can leave their own mark on the island as their footsteps can pack down vegetation.

“Our elders used the land for survival. They hunted there and they fished and we have to protect that land for the next generation,” said Gordon. “Each wave that hits the shore can take away one of our stories if we’re not careful.”

the last generation of people who had to go out on the land to get food, so my parents had to take us with them to get fish to make dry fish, harvest caribou to make dry meat, harvest the beluga whale to make maktaaq and oil, and harvest berries—that was their livelihood.”

After spending decades on the island, Gordon knows its seasonal rhythms well. He usually takes the first trip of the year in the first week of April when the land is still covered in a blanket of snow and polar bears frequent the area.

By May, the warmth of the sun starts to melt the tops of the hills.

Over the years, Gordon has seen the changing climate impact the rate of melting on the island. It used to be a slow slip into spring, but now the snow melts quickly.

As the green moss starts to appear, so do the snow buntings, which spend their summers nested in rocky areas. The land comes back to life.

“As the elders would say, once you hear the snow buntings that means spring is coming,” he said.

“If you listen, you’ll hear the birds arriving and the trickle of water under the snowbanks. You’ll see the caribou start to appear and you’ll see the muskox.

“When you reflect back on to that, you’ll understand why it’s so important for us to protect Herschel Island for the next generation. You have to be there to hear it, to feel it and to touch it.”

Once the thaw comes, Gordon

Heritage Conversations columnist Leighann Chalykoff is a Yukon writer chronicling projects and people preserving Yukon’s history. This column is sponsored by Government of Yukon, Historic Sites unit.

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